Job Description

Horizon Health Network is an equal opportunity employer.

COMPETITION #: 2023-68521 - External

BARGAINING UNIT: NBNU

ZONE: Moncton

DEPARTMENT: MONH Correctional Centre

FACILITY: Southeast Regional Correctional Center

POSTING TYPE: Permanent Full Time

JOB TITLE: RNCA

CLASSIFICATION: Registered Nurse Class A (RNCA)

LANGUAGE: English Essential

HOURS OF WORK: Days, Evenings, Subject to change due to operational requirements

SALARY: $35.69 to $45.22 per hour

JOB PURPOSE:

The RNCA provides Primary Health Care services, illness / injury prevention, chronic disease management, and community development services, using a population health approach in an interdisciplinary team of health providers. The RNCA\xe2\x80\x99s responsibilities include provision of care to clients, involving all phases of the nursing process \xe2\x80\x93 assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating, with or without the physician or nurse practitioner on site. Reports to Regional Lead, Corrections Health Services

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Nursing Degree
• Registered with Nurses Association of New Brunswick.
• Knowledge of harm reduction principles.
• Commitment and ability to establish and maintain a Community Health Centre approach to care.
• Ability to facilitate and advocate health promotion, community advisory development and primary health care initiatives.
• Demonstrated primary health care nursing skills including analysis of health behaviors related to life-style and culture, history, physical assessment, construction of a problem list, and the planning and implementation of health care.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in providing direct client care in all stages of health and complexities of illness, from unpredictable situations and chronic illness to health promotion.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in planning, implementing and evaluating client/community, health education and promotion.
• Demonstrated assessment skills and ability to function independently in a team environment with minimal supervision.
• Good work and attendance record.
• Demonstrated communication, interpersonal and team building skills
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Written and spoken competence in English is required

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Client Care:

• Provides care to the client.
• Uses collaborative approach to problem-solving to obtain optimal outcomes.
• Assists with client care through ongoing educational initiatives.
• Contributes to the development and maintenance of current evidence-based standards of nursing care.
• Contributes to the professional and the organizational vision as it pertains to clinical practice and client care.

Communication/Teamwork:

• Promotes positive relationships with clients. Works collaboratively with members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Assists in developing and maintaining effective relationships with outside agencies and the community.
• Works collaboratively and networks with other professionals to ensure services are available to individuals and/or groups.
• Effectively deploys human relation skills including conflict resolution and team building skills.
• Assists with identifying, planning and implementing health promotion programs based on determined need, in collaboration with individuals, groups and other health care professionals.

Education:

• Demonstrates commitment to collaborative practice and professional development.

• Attends in-services and continuing education programs for self-development and participates in formal educational programs.
• Assumes responsibility for maintaining clinical competence.
• Maintains annual certifications in skills/programs as required.

• Assists in orientation of new staff and the education/orientation of nursing students.

• Shares expertise with peers and others.

NOTE: The above are the basic and prime responsibilities; related and allied duties may be assigned from time to time as may become necessary.

Applications for this position must be submitted on-line by May 3, 2023.

Horizon is committed to enhancing our diverse and inclusive environment for our employees and patients. We believe in a healthcare system that equally supports all people regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, social background, religion, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or sexual orientation. An environment based on a commitment to diversity and inclusion supports our goal of safe and quality patient care.

NOTE: There will be no further postings for this position should there be no fully qualified applicants. If you wish to be considered for this position and have most of the qualifications as posted and the registration or licensure where required, you are encouraged to apply at this time.

Should testing be required to demonstrate language proficiency, the official results will be shared with the candidate, Human Resources and the requesting manager electronically and will be placed on the personnel file for Horizon hiring purposes.

Please quote Competition # 2023-68521-External. Horizon Health Network appreciates expressed interest, however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted. Human Resources Department, Horizon Health Network

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